Advising and Student Center
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Student Center
Our Student Center (FA 236) provides academic advising, as well as both common and meeting space, to help students develop personalized academic plans and goals and build their skills to succeed in university and beyond.
The center is designed to support students and encourage their learning beyond the classroom through community dialogue, cultural enrichment, social engagement and scholarship. We strive to uphold our tradition of providing exemplary experiences and services to help create opportunities for developing and nurturing not only scholars but also well-rounded individuals.
Amenities include a student study lounge (FA 237A) with free internet and computer access, 200 pages of free printing per semester for students in the College, and community and study space.
Academic advising
Email support
For help, email our College's Student Center. We'll return emails 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Phone support
For any general questions or if you were unable to schedule an appointment online, please call our front desk at (775) 784-1634 between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Direct support
Already in contact with an academic advisor? To continue working with that advisor, contact them directly.
What is academic advising?
Academic advising is a process of information exchange that empowers students to realize their maximum educational potential. The advising process is student-centered and will result in the student gaining a clearer understanding of himself/herself, and the experience of higher education (Crockett, 1987).
Our mission
Undergraduate academic advising in the College is an integral part of student academic success. At the CABNR Student Center, we believe in fostering a conducive environment for academic success and creating a culture of inclusion and acceptance.
Our approach, expectations and goals
In the advisee and advisor relationship:
- We expect students to be accountable for your decisions and education
- We expect students to frequently check electronic resources via MyNevada and Navigate
- We take a holistic approach, meaning we consider a student's lifestyle, study habits, health and other characteristics when discussing a student’s educational plan and goals
- We work alongside students to develop an academic plan
- Our goal is to empower students to build the skills needed to be academically successful while at the University and in the real world
Our advising policy
Advising is mandatory for all freshmen, sophomores and first-semester juniors, as well as new transfer students. This means students must meet with an advisor before they will be able to register for upcoming semester’s classes. We suggest scheduling an appointment at least 1-3 weeks prior to the registration date and time.
All newly admitted freshmen are also required to attend CABNRFIT.
If you are a student in one of the following majors, please log into NAVIGATE to schedule your advising appointment. Be sure to select the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources as your location.
- Agricultural Science
- Agricultural Science and Economics Dual Degree
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Science
- Forest Ecology & Management
- Nevada Teach Secondary Education & Agricultural Science
- Nevada Teach Secondary Education & Environmental Science
- Nutrition (both Dietetics and Nutritional Science)
- Veterinary Science
- Rangeland Ecology & Management
- Wildlife Ecology & Conservation
If you would like to learn more about our majors or declare one of these majors please call us at (775) 784-1634 to schedule an advising appointment.
Our academic advisors
Career advising
Our dedicated faculty mentors in each department offer students career advising. Get career advising in your department: